PD for the QA SS on February 18 and 19 will focus on making the shift into online learning modes using mobile computing and Web 2.0. Kim Cofino will drive this shift along with QA curriculum leaders and educational technology leaders. A combination of plenary and breakout sessions will provide all SS teachers a chance to hear about and develop skills in 21st century learning modes.
QA is implementing 1:1 for Grades 7 and 8 in 09-10 therefore it is important that focus during the PD is on these objectives:
The 2-day PD is a 'launch' for ongoing focused PD sessions and meetings from February-June 2009 leading up to the 1:1 implementation commencing in September
The opportunity for teachers to hear about what it means to be a 21st learner, teacher and classroom and to discuss the curriculum and logistic implications of learning and teaching in a 1:1 school
The opportunity for teachers to workshop and develop skills in online learning using Web 2.0 tools based around the development of an ePortfolio
The opportunity to work in departmental groups over the 2 days and consolidate an approach, in line with whole-school needs, for integration of digital learning tools and curriculum review.
The requirement for all departments to take an active role in planning and developing departmental objectives for moving into a 1:1 learning mode following prescribed guidelines
Over the 2 days Kim will deliver 3 x plenary keynotes, be part of a plenary panel session, and workshop breakout groups in 21st century teaching that includes online learning, project-based learning, unit design and managing 1:1.
For both days all teachers will be grouped as follows:
Modern Languages, Arabic Cultural Studies and Islamic Studies
Mathematics and Sciences
Humanities and Arts
English and PE
Technology
Counseling and Library
Groups will rotate through seven breakout sessions, with Atlas being two of these (by request from departments to find some time to work on this).
Breakout sessions
21st Century Learning – (Kim Cofino) Focus on what it means to be a learner in the 21C. Make sure everyone has joined the E4L Ning. Make sure everyone has started an iGoogle page. Discuss essential learning objectives using new tools as well being part of a community of learners. Also, project-based learning and how to design units that authentically embed technology, and how to create a unit which uses ISTE/21st century learning skills and standards.
Wiki ePortfolio – (Suzanne and Jill) Each participant will develop an ePortfolio on a wiki and discuss best-practice use of wikis for education. Focus also on moving WAAGs to wikis.
Digital Citizenship - (John Turner) To include assessment, working with laptops, NETS, attitudes to 1:1 and 21C learning
Web2.0Toolbox - (Mike and Robyn) Focus on having fun and showing best practice examples from PS and beyond. Link in with wikis eg embedding. Tools include animoto, voicethread
Getting it Together with a PLN - (Julie) Setting up a PLN using social bookmarking and other connection and communication tools used every day by professional educators. Linking in with Ning and wikis, add Google docs if group is ready
Learning in the 21st Century
Kim Cofino
21st Century Literacy SpecialistInternational School Bangkok
Theme: Create the Future
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PD Overview
PD for the QA SS on February 18 and 19 will focus on making the shift into online learning modes using mobile computing and Web 2.0. Kim Cofino will drive this shift along with QA curriculum leaders and educational technology leaders. A combination of plenary and breakout sessions will provide all SS teachers a chance to hear about and develop skills in 21st century learning modes.
QA is implementing 1:1 for Grades 7 and 8 in 09-10 therefore it is important that focus during the PD is on these objectives:
Over the 2 days Kim will deliver 3 x plenary keynotes, be part of a plenary panel session, and workshop breakout groups in 21st century teaching that includes online learning, project-based learning, unit design and managing 1:1.
For both days all teachers will be grouped as follows:
Groups will rotate through seven breakout sessions, with Atlas being two of these (by request from departments to find some time to work on this).
Breakout sessions
- 21st Century Learning – (Kim Cofino) Focus on what it means to be a learner in the 21C. Make sure everyone has joined the E4L Ning. Make sure everyone has started an iGoogle page. Discuss essential learning objectives using new tools as well being part of a community of learners. Also, project-based learning and how to design units that authentically embed technology, and how to create a unit which uses ISTE/21st century learning skills and standards.
- Wiki ePortfolio – (Suzanne and Jill) Each participant will develop an ePortfolio on a wiki and discuss best-practice use of wikis for education. Focus also on moving WAAGs to wikis.
- Digital Citizenship - (John Turner) To include assessment, working with laptops, NETS, attitudes to 1:1 and 21C learning
- Web2.0Toolbox - (Mike and Robyn) Focus on having fun and showing best practice examples from PS and beyond. Link in with wikis eg embedding. Tools include animoto, voicethread
- Getting it Together with a PLN - (Julie) Setting up a PLN using social bookmarking and other connection and communication tools used every day by professional educators. Linking in with Ning and wikis, add Google docs if group is ready
- Atlas - Mapping units
Detailed schedule with breakout session locationsSchedule Outline
The 21st Century Learner
The 21st Century Classroom
QA Senior School Departmental Challenge
Part 1: Developing a 21st Century unit of study
The 21st Century Educator
followed by panel session
Part 2: Elevator Speech
Kim Cofino: Final wrap up
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